Teaching Assistant, Primary School, Maternity Leave Cover – Part-Time

Christian Schools' Trust; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Job summary

The King’s School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant on maternity leave cover. This part-time role is term-time only (16 hours per week) with a fixed term up to 12 months, starting 2 November 2026.

We welcome patient, caring and enthusiastic candidates who can support pupils 1:1 or in small groups across the age range, provide in-class assistance, and help with break and lunch duties. A Christian ethos and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Two years of referencing will be taken up.
• Full enhanced DBS check required.
• Genuine DfE Occupational Requirement (GOR) specifies the post holder must be Christian.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 to support pupils, in or out of the classroom
• Supervising small group work
• General in-class support
• Break/lunch duties

Skills

Patience

Caring

Enthusiastic

1:1 support

Small group support

In-class support

Break duties

Job description

Post: Teaching Assistant, Primary School, Maternity Leave Cover
Expected Start Date: 2 November 2026
Part-time: Term-time only. Fixed term, up to 12 months Hours: 16 hrs. per week Maternity leave cover is subject to change (with 28 days notice)

Are you passionate about supporting children with their learning? The King’s School is a warm and welcoming Christian school nestled in a beautiful rural setting. With small class sizes and a focus on all-round education – academic, character, and faith – this is a place where your assistance in the classroom can truly make a difference. At The King’s School we provide an environment that challenges and inspires, supported by an outstanding pastoral care team and a collaborative, passionate staff. As a teaching assistant here, you will have the unique opportunity to encourage pupils in their journey of faith, modelling a meaningful relationship with Jesus that is real and relevant.

We’re looking for a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teaching assistant, with the ability to work with individuals or small groups across the age range, helping the teacher as required. As a TA the role may involve:

• Working 1:1 to support pupils, in or out of the classroom
• Supervising small group work
• General in-class support
• Break/lunch duties

The role is flexible and will be matched to the skills and availability of the successful candidate. The King’s School has its own pay scale, with contributions to an employer’s pension scheme and healthcare cover available to all staff.

• contributions to an employer’s pension scheme and healthcare cover available to all staff.

Join us in creating a learning space that supports every pupil, develops their confidence and inspires their faith journey.

Applications Open: 30 September 2026
Applications Close: 9 October 2026

A clear commitment to the Christian ethos of the school is essential.
There is a Genuine DfE registered Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the post-holder is a Christian. Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 applies.

The King’s School and Highfield Preschool are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidate will have 2 years referencing taken up, be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and have a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The King’s School, Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden AL5 4DU Tel: [phone]